My Name is Not Actually Maria

A multidisciplinary devised ensemble theater piece that seeks to investigating the phrase “and then I never saw them again.” Part of the 2018 Dream Up Festival. More…

Using Craigslist missed connections ads and verbatim stories as source material, this piece blends movement, text, music, and technology to create a dream land of opportunities lost. It is a search for something that disappeared while your back was turned. Dreamy, ethereal, and haunting, it is performed to a mix of contemporary music and soundscapes.

See it if
you enjoy experimental shows mixing movement and some story. You are familiar with Craigslist and Tinder.

Don't see it if
you need a strong plot - I'd say this is a montage of small snapshots into the loss of connection in our digital world.

Also
There were some technical issues tonight, so we didn't get the full effect of seeing the social medias posts that form part of the story, so I am taking that into consideration.I think there is a lot of relevant thought in this production - some great ideas about how the digital age has disconnected us. The production needs some work - but an interesting start. Some scenes were a little confusing to understand.I'd like to see this again when they have the issues figured out.... Read moreRead less

See it if
you would young people relationship experiences on Tinder and Craigslist. Energetic cast runs through a number of scenarios, most good.

Don't see it if
you have a hard time hearing soft voices projected away from the audience or do not relate to online dating/hookups.

Also
This performance appeared to be abbreviated due to the technical issue of not being able to project images on the screen. A small laptop did not really bring about the desired experience. Performed in a huge space, the actors were often far removed from the audience.... Read moreRead less